Experts recommend Toybox 3D 1-Touch more than Creality Ender 3 V2
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Toybox 3D 1-Touch over Creality Ender 3 V2, but both 3D Printers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Toybox 3D 1-Touch received 2 recommendations: from PCMag (28 Dec 2024) and All3DP (4 Sep 2024). By contrast, Creality Ender 3 V2 received only 1 recommendation from Popular Mechanics (20 Aug 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer | Digital Trends  | Popular Mechanics  | PCMag  | techadvisor  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | All3DP  | Tom's Hardware  | Wirecutter  | CNET  |
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| 21 | - | Check price |  Toybox 3D 1-Touch The Toybox 3D 1-Touch printer is a user-friendly and reliable 3D printer designed for children and beginners, with a simple one-touch interface, access to a large library of printable toys and projects, and compatibility with safe and biodegradable PLA filaments. | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | - |
| 25 | N/A | $210 |  Creality Ender 3 V2 The Creality Ender 3 V2 is an affordable and reliable 3D printer that produces high-quality prints and is suitable for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 20 Aug 2024 Popular Mechanics ranked Creality Ender 3 V2 as #3
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Creality Ender 3 V2 Most Easy to Use... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 28 Dec 2024 PCMag ranked Toybox 3D 1-Touch as #9
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Toybox 3D 1-Touch Best 3D Printer for Kids / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 4 Sep 2024 All3DP ranked Toybox 3D 1-Touch as #13
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #13 out of 18 Toybox 3D 1-Touch Best Toy 3D Printer... ... ... Source: all3dp.com
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Toybox 3D 1-Touch outranks Creality Ender 3 V2. This is not to say that Creality Ender 3 V2 is a bad option. Like Toybox 3D 1-Touch, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Toybox 3D 1-Touch is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Creality Ender 3 V2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer | Digital Trends | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | techadvisor | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | All3DP | Tom's Hardware | Wirecutter | CNET |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab P1S The Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer is highly regarded for its print quality, accuracy, consistency, and ability to handle complex geometries and intricate details, making it a versatile and high-performing printer suitable for a wide range of printing projects. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab A1 Mini | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Original Prusa MK4 The Original Prusa MK4 3D printer is highly regarded for its exceptional print quality, reliability, and ease of use, making it a top choice for professionals, hobbyists, and educators. | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab A1 Combo | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by 3DPrinterly | 99 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by 3d Sourced | 92 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Pick3DPrinter | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 1.Easy Assembly: Compared to Ender 3 V2, this Ender 3 V2 Neo printer is pre-installed, and the assembly requires only 3 steps. Friendly enough to users and beginners in assembly process, which will save much time. It is convenient for customers to install it in a quick way, more efficient
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From Seller:
- KID FRIENDLY: Built to be used by children, Toybox can be controlled with simple one-touch functions. No adult assistance needed, no need to adjust removable print bed, easy filament loading and novel print bed design that doesn't require a knife to remove prints like most 3D printers
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